Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard out at least one week

Updated: October 27, 2026 at 12:11p.m. EDT

Published: October 27, 2026 at 11:49a.m. EDT

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard will be out for at least one week due to swelling in his left knee.

Leonard was ruled out just an hour before Toronto’s 117-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

The Raptors say he will undergo treatment and rehabilitation to address the swelling.

The 35-year-old has averaged 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals, 1.5 assists and 0.5 blocks over two games this season.

The two-time NBA Finals MVP was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers back to Toronto this past summer in a blockbuster deal.

Leonard was instrumental in the Raptors’ only NBA championship in 2019.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 27, 2026.